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Teaching Philosophy

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share briefly some of my 'teaching philosophy' - This is from step 2 :

As a language trainer, I'm constantly trying to pay attention closely to what truly goes on within my sessions. For example, learners' reactions to the chosen input, to my instructions, to the activities, to feedback, etc. This helps me adjust and re-adjust whatever seems to be keeping my learners from having learning experiences in my sessions. I do this with the aim of maximising 'learning opportunities' in the classroom - Now TBH... this is easier said than done!

I normally achieve the above by implementing a continuous set of personalised and contenxtualised activities for my learners (engaging INPUT included) which are much more highly likely to push and encourage them not only to take risks themlselves so as to try out new ways of conveying meaning w/ the language, but also to apply and use their own (pre-exisiting) linguistic resources. In this way, learners tend to be more engaged, more willing to communicate 'purposefully' - enjoying their learning journey. Anyway, this is one of the ways I know my teaching has been somewhat effective.

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